NOTE: Pat has just returned to her consulting activities after almost three years as the Executive Director of the CCC Online Education Initiative. This website is in the process of being updated to meet it's renewed focus. Please note that contact information with Pat is current as is her mission as an online education consultant. Let her know how she can help you and/or your institution!
Do you worry about the quality of your Distance Education Program?
"Pat can be counted as a high impact person for advocating for quality instruction in distance education, enhancing the student learning experience, and providing her expertise to colleges who want to learn how to build a program the right way. She's a leader, a mentor, and all around a wonderful person to work with." Francine Van Meter, Cabrillo College
Events and Presentations
- Are you in need of expert advice when it comes to creating a great online class?
- Do you want the teachers at your institution to be excited to participate in workshops and events?
- Have you been looking for just the right person to facilitate an inspiring workshop or event?
"Pat can be counted as a high impact person for advocating for quality instruction in distance education, enhancing the student learning experience, and providing her expertise to colleges who want to learn how to build a program the right way. She's a leader, a mentor, and all around a wonderful person to work with." Francine Van Meter, Cabrillo College
Events and Presentations
What's Pat been up to lately?
Pat has just stepped down as the Executive Director of the CCC Online Education Director. She planned to work as ED for two years and almost completed three! To find out more about the Pat's work on the initiative, please visit her blog and posts at the Tech Edge Newsletter and follow the project at http://CCCOnlineEd.org. (Pat's blog posts can be found using search>OEI Updates)
Coming up!
Pat has just stepped down as the Executive Director of the CCC Online Education Director. She planned to work as ED for two years and almost completed three! To find out more about the Pat's work on the initiative, please visit her blog and posts at the Tech Edge Newsletter and follow the project at http://CCCOnlineEd.org. (Pat's blog posts can be found using search>OEI Updates)
Coming up!
- Pat will be the keynote at the Association of Colleges Tutoring and Learning Assistance Conference, April 27, 2017
- Presenter WCET Leadership Summit, June 14-15, Salt Lake City, UT (Member of the Executive Advisory Council)
- Online Teaching Conference facilitator, June 19-21, 2017 Anaheim CA
- Coastline College Regular and Substantive Interaction workshop. April 2017
- Blog post at e-Literate Blog: The Intended Consequences of California’s Online Education Initiative, Jan. 2017
- 2016 Winner of the OLC Frank Myadas Leadership Award
- 2016 article in Forbes Magazine California's New Playbook for Online Education
- Web Interview: The Modern Learning Platform, Nov. 2016
- Article in Evollluion: Student Centered Approach to Online Ed . July 2015
- Article describing the evolution of DE in the California Community Colleges, How Did We Get Here?
- Ongoing Blog updates about the project: Tech Edge Blog
WCET Annual Meeting, Nov. 2014
Pat attended the WCET Annual Meeting in Portland in November. For complete coverage of the very important student panel that was facilitated by Pat and by Phil Hill, please visit the Mindwires eLiterate Blog site.
_
Pat attended the WCET Annual Meeting in Portland in November. For complete coverage of the very important student panel that was facilitated by Pat and by Phil Hill, please visit the Mindwires eLiterate Blog site.
_
Town Hall meeting for the
California Community Colleges OEI
April 8, 2014, Long Beach, California
Pat James served for three years in the service of the OEI as Chief Professional Development Officer and Executive Director
View it here! (start at 18:13 in the video)
California Community Colleges OEI
April 8, 2014, Long Beach, California
Pat James served for three years in the service of the OEI as Chief Professional Development Officer and Executive Director
View it here! (start at 18:13 in the video)
California Community Colleges
Online Education Initiative
First Meeting of the Steering Committee!
April 4, 2014, Los Angeles, California
Online Education Initiative
First Meeting of the Steering Committee!
April 4, 2014, Los Angeles, California
View the CENIC Conference Presentation, March 12, 2014 Crafting an Effective MOOC
------------------------------
Excellent MOOC article at Bloomberg Business Week Posted 3.12.14
-------------------------------------
MOOC Research Initiative Interview at e-Literate TV: Pat's Interview at the MOOC Research Initiative Conference
------------------------------
Excellent MOOC article at Bloomberg Business Week Posted 3.12.14
-------------------------------------
MOOC Research Initiative Interview at e-Literate TV: Pat's Interview at the MOOC Research Initiative Conference
